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Music Mindfulness and Wellbeing 
 
Music, Mindfulness and Wellbeing is a project Andy has set up in response to the impact of the Covid virus on students, teachers, and music in schools and other educational environments.

Drawing on his remarkable 40-year career as a Musician, Educationalist, Ethnomusicologist and Academic, Andy Gleadhill has constructed a unique music programme that draws on components of musical cultures from all over the world, combined with techniques from Music Therapy and elements of Sound Therapy practice, that promote relaxation, mindfulness, and wellbeing and enable pupils to actively create their own mindful music to help relieve stress and improve wellbeing.  

Music now more than ever has become a vital part of our day-to-day existence in this post COVID-19 world. During lockdown relationships have come under stress and added strain and anxiety has affected everyone’s lives. Erratic school attendance, dealing with the illness of loved ones and even death are problems we have all had to face. Young people have had to become used to online learning, there has been disruption to school and learning schedules, a fear of contracting Covid, the stress of living in bubbles and isolation from extended family has all placed extreme pressure on both teachers and pupils. Many have turned to music as a form of relief, solace, and a happy place in this time of uncertainty.

Although musicians have been unable to perform live and in schools’ larger ensembles, live singing and performances have been curtailed, music is still a constant source of comfort.

The benefits of Music, Mindfulness and Wellbeing include a boost to the immune system, helping to release mood-enhancing endorphins, promoting greater levels of energy and enthusiasm, and reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. All these things will help the learners and teachers alike become better prepared to tackle the problems presented and grasp the opportunities in a post Covid world.

During the practical music-making sessions, teachers and pupils experience using music from a range of cultures around the world, specifically, Africa, Indonesia, India, South America, and Asia to help students relax, become mindful and promote wellbeing. The music sessions are inclusive, accessible to all, non-religious, with no belief system required and do not require any previous musical experience.

The project is available as a workshop for pupils of any age and as professional development for teachers. A Music, Mindfulness and wellbeing Facebook page has been set up to allow teachers to share thoughts and best practice.  

This project has, and will continue to be, delivered to both specialist and non-specialist music teachers, and SEND teachers as mostly free to access CPD training. This includes webinars and in person conferences as well as international coverage for the BSME and FOBISIA etc, thus enabling as many pupils as possible to benefit from the project. Music, Mindfulness and Wellbeing in a Post Covid World will be the subject of a special seminar at the Global Education Supplies and Solutions (GESS) conference at the World Trade Centre, Dubai on November 15th, 2021.
 
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Books by Andy Gleadhill

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Andy is the author of the highly acclaimed, best-selling “World-Class” music teaching guides and his books have been published on

  • African Drumming
  • Indonesian Gamelan
  • Brazilian Samba
  • The Music of India
  • Steel Pans
  • Class Percussion
  • Composing with World Music
  • African Drumming Book Two
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